Does a negative charge repel a uncharged object?

Answer 1

-- They can if the gravitational force of attraction is greater than

the electrostatic force of repulsion between them.

-- They also can if they're connected by a rubber band that has been

stretched.

-- But if the only force between them is the electrostatic force due to

their charges, then they must always repel, because their charges have

the same sign.

Answer 2

A positively charged object has a net positive charge. But actually, there are both positively and negatively charged particles; it is just that there are more positive than negative charges.

A positively charged object has a net positive charge. But actually, there are both positively and negatively charged particles; it is just that there are more positive than negative charges.

A positively charged object has a net positive charge. But actually, there are both positively and negatively charged particles; it is just that there are more positive than negative charges.

A positively charged object has a net positive charge. But actually, there are both positively and negatively charged particles; it is just that there are more positive than negative charges.

Answer 3

In principle, attraction or repulsion is only between charged objects. However, especially if they are close to each other, a negative (or positive) charge can induce a separation of charges on a neutral object. In the case of a negative object, some electrons in the neutral object will move away form the charged object. The resulting dipole will result in a slight attraction.

Answer 4

Yes, by bringing the positively-charged object near the object to be charged, then discharging the far side

Answer 5

A positively charged object has a net positive charge. But actually, there are both positively and negatively charged particles; it is just that there are more positive than negative charges.